Naive

Being naive means trusting people too easily or not realizing that some things might not be true. It's like thinking everyone has good intentions because you haven't seen much of the world yet.

Examples

• Although he was well-meaning, Jake's naive belief that everyone would be friendly at the new school led to some unexpected challenges when he encountered a few unkind classmates.
• When Maria started her first science project, her naive assumption that everything would be easy made her realize later that research and teamwork were essential for success.
• Samantha's naive excitement about adopting a puppy quickly turned into a lesson about responsibility when she discovered how much daily care and attention a pet truly needs.

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